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Florida, United States

Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Empowers Strategic Transition: The Honor Foundation Fellowship equips SOF veterans with tailored skills to translate their elite military expertise into impactful civilian roles, ensuring a seamless transition and alignment with career goals.Builds Powerful Networks: Fellows gain access to a vast network of industry leaders, mentors, and peers, creating invaluable connections that open doors to high-impact career opportunities and personal growth.Accelerates Career Readiness: Through practical business training and focused development on essential soft skills, fellows emerge prepared to excel and lead confidently in the corporate world.

Macdill Afb, Fl

Lead high-impact IT operations and strategic innovation by managing a specialized team of IT experts, streamlining network configurations, maintenance, and security across critical systems; collaborated with CIO/J6 leadership to shape future-focused communication policies and drive mission-aligned technology advancements.Fortify organizational cybersecurity posture by implementing advanced network security protocols and rigorous information assurance measures, enforcing COMSEC standards, and proactively addressing vulnerabilities, which safeguarded sensitive information and maintained operational integrity in complex environments.Advises on mission-critical communication systems with expert technical oversight, managing the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of secure voice, data, and video networks essential for command and control (C2) operations, ensuring high resilience and reliability across all tactical and strategic deployments.

Macdill Afb, Fl

Ensured seamless, reliable communication for SOCOM leadership worldwide by directing the Executive Communications Section to provide 24/7 command and control, supporting mission-critical activities across 22 countries.Strengthened SOCOM’s leadership support and communication capabilities by leading the expansion of the Special Operations Forces Information Environment and restructuring manning through a DOTmLPF-P analysis, establishing a dedicated Executive Communication Section and positioning SOCOM at the forefront of technological innovation.Enhanced operational readiness and independence within the Executive Communication Section by initiating a specialized training program that certified 38 Joint Service members, transforming the section into a high-performance cornerstone of SOCOM’s communication strategy.

Fort Libierty, Nc

Ensured operational readiness for global missions by directing communication systems for a large, geographically dispersed organization with over 4,250 members.Supported high-level operations by overseeing the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of tactical communication systems valued at over $32.5 million, and by managing over 150 technical personnel in critical roles across the organization.Demonstrated strong project management and regulatory compliance by leading concurrent projects to completion within budget and time constraints, administering government contracting processes, and ensuring the health, welfare, and professional development of a team of two officers and eight enlisted members along with their families.

Fort Liberty, Nc

Directed operational readiness for rapid, global deployment by directing communication systems for an elite airborne infantry brigade of over 4,000 personnel, overseeing tactical communication systems valued at more than $68.5 million to support high-level operations.Optimized team performance and resource allocation by managing the assignment and development of personnel across 150 technical positions, ensuring the health, welfare, and professional readiness of a team of five officers and 18 technical specialists.Demonstrated exceptional project management and strategic foresight by coordinating high-stakes projects, directing government contracting processes with regulatory compliance, and leading planning initiatives to advance the brigade’s long-term communication capabilities and operational goals.

Fort Liberty, Nc

Enhanced operational effectiveness by leading the training and development of 48 communication specialists, advising senior leadership on secure communication strategies, and developing robust policies and procedures to support the organization’s communication systems.Strengthened communication security and resilience through effective management of Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM), supervision of communications security (COMSEC) protocols, and coordination with external communication units to secure additional support for synchronized operations with higher headquarters.Optimized organizational communication capabilities by establishing and maintaining robust networks, managing frequency allocations, ensuring high reliability of equipment, directing IT administration and security procedures, and conducting communications reconnaissance to identify strategic retransmission locations for uninterrupted operations.

Fort Eisenhower, Ga

Elevated training standards at the Cyber Center of Excellence by designing and delivering comprehensive programs focused on signal support and cyber communication systems, authoring high-quality training materials, and integrating advanced instructional techniques such as simulations and practical exercises.Bolstered technical expertise and operational readiness by mentoring communication specialists, continuously updating training programs with the latest advancements and industry best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge cyber and communication technologies into curricula.Secured efficient and effective program delivery by managing logistics and scheduling, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, providing targeted feedback to trainees, and supporting their professional growth as a subject matter expert in communications and cyber systems training.

Fort Liberty, Nc

Managed the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diverse communication systems, including radio, wired, and automated systems, as well as local and wide area networks, while providing technical assistance and training to enhance user proficiency in automation and communication equipment.Safeguarded data and system integrity by developing and enforcing information services policies, preparing maintenance and supply requests for IT support, supervising network security, and implementing information assurance measures to ensure robust and secure communication and IT operations.Executed mission-critical communication support during three combat deployments by coordinating unit and equipment movements, managing Electronic Warfare systems, and leading tactical radio strategies; as the commander’s primary communicator, provided secure channels and delivered intelligence briefings that supported operational decision-making and mission success.

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society of Leadership and Success

Education record

Activities and Societies: NJCAA Soccer Player